Research Finds 95% Of Drivers Would Fail Their Theory Test Now The vast majority of drivers in the UK would not pass their driving theory test if they were asked to sit it again, according to new findings from Direct Line motor insurance. A survey of more than 2,000 motorists asked participants 15 randomly selected questions taken from the current exam. The outcome was striking: 95% did not achieve the necessary score, and only 1% answered every question correctly. Published: 09 October 2025
Join Rossetts Commercials at the Brighton Business Expo 2025 We’re bringing the Mercedes-Benz Electric Van range to the Brighton Business Expo 2025 — giving local businesses the chance to see how switching to electric can cut costs, boost efficiency, and support a more sustainable future. Published: 29 September 2025
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Trusts Rossetts Again with Vital Fleet Upgrade West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Hydrant Team has once again chosen Rossetts Commercials Mercedes-Benz, taking delivery of three new Mercedes-Benz Vito vans to support the vital upkeep of 20,000 hydrants across the county. Building on a trusted partnership since 2016, the new fleet has been fully customised by Auto Solutions Limited with specialist racking and equipment to maximise efficiency. Backed by Rossetts’ local dealerships, these vehicles ensure the team can continue their life-saving work with reliability and confidence. Published: 22 September 2025
Plug-In Van And Truck Grants Extended Until 2027 Businesses, fleet operators and drivers across the UK will continue to benefit from government support for electric vehicles, after confirmation that the plug-in van and truck grant has been extended until at least 2027. Published: 15 September 2025
Research Finds Fleets Are Being Used Over Longer Routes New research suggests that businesses running electric vans are putting them to work on longer routes than many had expected. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer asked fleet operators who already use electric vans, or plan to do so, whether they anticipated vehicles covering more or fewer than 100 miles per day. Published: 15 September 2025
Solar EV Charging Becomes Focus For 3ti Energy Hubs 3ti Energy Hubs has announced the sale of its solar car park construction business to Phoenix Renewables in a strategic move that will allow the company to concentrate solely on its solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs. The transition marks a renewed focus on 3ti’s Papilio3 charging solution, a rapidly deployable system built around repurposed shipping containers. Each Papilio3 hub enables the installation of up to 12 EV chargers in just a single day. Published: 14 August 2025
Mercedes-Benz Trucks sparks new life into the music industry’s live future In a bold step toward to a more sustainable live music industry, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in collaboration with AEG and KB Events, played a pivotal role in helping The LIDO Festival achieve its ambition of running entirely on green energy. Massive Attack headlined the first night of the nine-day East London festival with a set that was achieved with 100% battery electric power. Power for lighting, sound and all the equipment required to put on the show for thousands of festival goers came from batteries. Published: 14 August 2025
The Mercedes-Benz Vans AdVantage Event – 15 to 20 September After the resounding success of our March event. We are bringing it back with more excitement, more offers and more reasons to visit. From 15 to 20 September Rossetts Commercials in Aldershot, Crawley, and Worthing will host the Mercedes-Benz Vans AdVantage Event, giving you exclusive opportunities to secure exceptional value on selected new vans. Published: 14 August 2025
New TruckCharge consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers free expert advice and support for customers on transition to eHGVs New TruckCharge consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers free expert advice and support for customers on transition to eHGVs. TruckCharge – a consultancy service to help customers transition to eHGVs available free of charge from experts at Mercedes-Benz Trucks. TruckCharge gives customers a single source of expertise in three key areas: strategy, infrastructure and operations. Vital EV appointed as a TruckCharge installation partner and can provide support and maintenance available 24/7, 365 days a year. Published: 23 July 2025